Woodbine Mohawk Park: Analysis for Monday 2/22

Meet Stats: 5/18 - $16.00 (-$20.00)
Best Bets: 2/2 - $5.90 (+ $1.90)
Spot Plays: 0/2 - $0.00 (-$4.00)
Best Bet: SHESWILDNFREE (3RD)
Spot Play: VICTORY MOVE (7TH)
Early Pick 5: 4,5/4,5,6/7/1,2,5/3,4,10 = $10.80
Late Pick 5: 3,4,10/6,7/1,7/4,5,6/1,3,4 = $21.60
Early Pick 4: 1,2,5/3,4,10/6,7/1,7 = $36
Late Pick 4: 6,7/1,7/4,5,6/1,3,4 = $36

Race 1: Claiming $8,000 **$100,000 Pick 5**

(4) LEVY TAYLORE was driven with purpose on Thursday night but he didn't have the needed zip to clear to the front. I'll assume he needed that start and stick with him as he comes back quickly. (5) ON CRUISE CONTROL jogged last time he raced at this $8K level and he will likely be the one to catch here; using. (3) COOL ROCK raced well off the claim last time but considering he hasn't won in 58 starts I'd need a lot more than the 3 to 1 morning line quote to make a win bet on him. (6) SPEED TO MARKET should get position near the front early and ride a trip to a top four finish.

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Race 2: NW $32,000 L5 or $150,000 LT AE: 4YO

(4) ITS ACADEMIC, a sharp winner in the top class here when making his Mohawk debut last fall, gets the call to repeat in this spot. (5) P L JILL can be best for a few weeks when she is at the top of her game and a break might e exactly what she needed when racing was forced to shut down. I'll use her in this Pick 5. (6) PERFETTO comes off a strong campaign and he is another in with a shot in a race that is likely to come down to fitness and trip. (2) BAUTISTA is likely to get overlooked her on the class jump but he was sharp before the break and he can sneak into the exotics at a price.

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Race 3: 5YO and Younger NW2 (F&M3) or $20,000 (F&M $25,000) LT

(7) SHESWILDNFREE was in tremendous form when racing stopped and her barn has already sent out a winner this week. She gets the nod here. (2) TUCKERS OUT stayed in Thursday night and that didn't work out well but with that race under his belt he can be an Exacta factor tonight. (3) MAGIC WANDA was in most of her races when she stays flat and she should be a factor against these. (1) JOHNNY PING should e passing a few of these late. Consider for the bottom of the exotics.

Race 4: CLAIMING HANDICAP $10,000 to $12,000 - Pick 4

(5) ART OF FIRE was razor-sharp winning on opening night and I'll give him the call to repeat despite stepping up in class. (1) TUITION MONEY goes for a hot barn and he has recent action. He's hard for me to leave off multi-race tickets. (2) OUTLAW GUNPOWDER got to stretch his legs on opening night now he moves way inside and figures against this group; using. (3) SPORTSMANSHIP is another that raced last week who should be a factor here but I'll use him on the bottom.

Race 5: F&M 5YO and Younger NW1 or $7,000 LT - Pick 5

(10) MY MOTHER PEARL has the best form in a suspect field and Jamieson should have her on the move early; top call. (4) SO FIA LOLITA was getting good when racing stopped and Hall of Fame driver Brown should be sending her. She can be a threat vs. these. (3) CARWINS LUCKY LUNA should be a big price and she's worth a look for the exotics on the barn change. (1) NOTHINGCOMPARESTOU gets McNair, who had some choices here. She could be a good one to use on the bottom at a price.

Race 6: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $7,500 LT - Pick 4

(6) ASTRE DUHARAS looks clearly best in here off his effort and if he should be tough to beat if he gets a reasonable trip. (7) JMR NIKMUS qualified well for this and this is the type of race where Filion may try to impose his will from the start; using. (5) CASSANDRA CRUISIN, a $37K Lexington buy, is out of a dam that is a 1/2-sister to millionaire Crazed. Consider for the Tri and Super in her debut. (3) WILLYWIN looks next best and he can take a small slice.

Race 7: 4YO and Younger NW1 or $8,100 LT

(7) VICTORY MOVE holds by far the fastest mark and this looks like a good spot for him to notch his second win. His main competition is likely to come for (1) LEVI AT PLAY, a 1/2-brother to millionaire Mr Wiggles who goes for top connections and was bought for $35,000 at Lexington. (4) KINGS JESTER made up some ground late with McClure driving last time and he should get a piece of this. (6) BIG CHIC MAGNET comes off a sharp effort but he loses driver Henry. I'll play to beat him in this spot.

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Race 8: NW $3,000 L5 or $8,000 L10

(5) AMERICAN WIGGLE and (6) BUSH MAN N both made several moves Thursday night only to be picked off by a fresh closer down the lane. I can see these two battling for the win if there is less battling tonight. (4) DOWN ON MY LUCK has recent racing down south and goes for a hot barn. He isn't out of place here; using. (2) H P I GOT TO PLAY was too far back racing in the same dash as the two choices. He can take a share here.

Race 9: NW5 (F&M8) or $106,000 (F&M $120,000)

Tough race to end the Pick 5. (1) H P BRUXELLES might get sent to the front early by Roy and never look back. (3) TOCCOA FALLS steps up but this might not be the toughest NW5; using. (4) DELILAH SEELSTER brings a solid effort every week and she should be a threat here racing from close range. (5) BEYOND KRONOS is better than he showed in his two Mohawk races last year. He might benefit most from the time off; using. (6) NORTHERN ROYALE should be passing some of these late; using on the bottom.